EVEN a brief visit to Sanya and nearby Yalong Bay will demonstrate clearly why the area has been selected for development as a major international tourism centre. With clear skies, pristine waters and unspoiled beaches, Sanya offers infinite possibilities for developers and investors in many fields.

Accordingly, the provincial government has instigated a series of preferential policies for tourism development including the "Regulations of Tourist Management of Hainan Province" and "Rules of Tourist Management of Hainan Province" which serve to protect the rights of tourists and tourism developers. Business travellers to the Sanya area will note that the tourism industry and its supporting infrastructure of buildings, roadways, etc, are being put into place in a careful and orderly fashion with an eye on the future.